CVE-2022-36278

Name: CVE-2022-36278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-16T20:15:14.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient control flow management in the Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient control flow management in the Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Battery Life Diagnostic Tool	2.2.0

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00726.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00726.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36278?

How severe is CVE-2022-36278?

CVE-2022-36278 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36278?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST